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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.33, 13,459.62 and 5,277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.33, 13,459.62 and 5,277.12 is: 7,282.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.33 : 13,459.62 = 5,277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.33/13,459.62 = 5,277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.33x = 13,459.62 × 5,277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.33x = 71,027,969.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,027,969.53/9,753.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.43

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